Component
SUSPENSION
Manufacturer
BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
What Happened
Your vehicle's strut mount is a critical part that helps keep your suspension stable. Unfortunately, it was not installed correctly, which means it could come loose while you're driving.
Risk if Unfixed
If the strut mount fails, it could affect how your vehicle handles and responds to driving inputs. This increases the risk of a crash, especially if you're driving on uneven or slippery roads.
Free Fix
Your local BMW dealer will replace both front strut upper mounts for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice and expect the fix to take place within a reasonable time frame.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING THE STRUT MOUNT MANUFACTURING PROCESS, THE THRUST BEARING WAS NOT PROPERLY POSITIONS AND SECURED. IF THE SUSPENSION IS FULLY UNLOADED, THE FRONT STRUT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE UPPER MOUNT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THIS COULD AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPRING STRUT UPPER MOUNTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-831-1117.
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